Winter weather: Prepare your house against pests
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The last time it got really cold here, pest control companies gave us some things you can do to prevent pests from getting inside your house.
Exterminators know cold weather leaves pests seeking a warm place and, if not properly protected, your home could be just the right spot.
In order to keep critters and bugs at bay, experts advise you to inspect the perimeter of your home for cracks, gaps or holes.
Once you ve found those small openings, use caulk to fill them.
Next, check window and door screens for gaps or holes, and replace any broken seals.
PennDOT prepares for winter storm, urges people to limit travel
WGAL News 8 Updated: 7:01 PM EST Jan 29, 2021 By Tom Lehman
WGAL News 8 Updated: 7:01 PM EST Jan 29, 2021
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Show Transcript WGAL NEWS 8’S TOM LEHMAN HAS MORE ON THAT FROM HARRISBURG. ,TOM: PENNDOT WORKERS SPENT A GOOD PART OF THEIR DAY PUTTING PLOWS ON TO PLOW TRUCKS SO THAT WHEN THE WINTER WEATHER COMES, THEY WILL BE PREPARED TO HANDLE WHATEVER COMES THEIR WAY. ROADS MAY LOOK CLEAR TODAY. BUT PENNDOT CREWS ARE PREPARING FOR MUCH WORSE CONDITIONS STARTING THIS WEEKEND. , PEOPLE NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHAT THEIR PLANS ARE FOR MONDAY. TOM: PENNDOT SPOKESMAN DAVE THOMPSON TELLS ME A SLOW MOVING STORM COULD MEAN PLOW TRUCKS WILL BE VERY BUSY OVER THE COURSE OF MULTIPLE DAYS. PENNDOT WANTS DRIVERS TO STAY HOME WHILE THEY CLEAR THE ROADS. IT MAKES IT EVEN MORE DIFFICULT WHEN THERE ARE CARS ON THE ROAD OR PEOPLE ARE PASSING THEM OR DRIVING TOO CLOSE TO THEM. TOM: PENNDOT SAYS